HIGH BOND SET FOR FOSTER
Bond has been set at $20 million for the 28-year-old Columbus man accused of shooting and killing two people at KDC/ONE in New Albany. Bruce Foster III is being held on a single charge of aggravated murder but other charges are expected to be filed. Sometime before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Foster allegedly opened fire inside the facility where he worked killing two people and injuring four others. Foster was apprehended Wednesday morning at an apartment in Columbus. The investigation is ongoing.
HOUSE FIRE
A house fire in Newark kept crews busy Thursday. According to the Licking County 911 Center, around 8:40 a.m., multiple departments responded to the scene in the 300 block of Hudson Ave. and upon arrival saw smoke coming from the home. They remained on the scene for several hours. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
BIG EVENTS IN NEWARK
A couple of big events are taking place today in Newark. At 9:00 a.m., a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the Junior Achievement of Central Ohio BizTown at the Junior Achievement Learning Center of Newark on Granville Road. At noon the newly renovated Historic Newark Arcade in downtown Newark will open its doors. The first indoor Winter Farmer’s Market in the Arcade will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
TED COBB RETIRES
For more than 30 years Ted Cobb served as Executive Director Camp O'Bannon. Late last year, Cobb announced his retirement and earlier this week Newark Kiwanis thanked him for his service and dedication to children in our community.
Jess Mitchell has been named the new executive director. For more than 90 years, Newark Kiwanis, the 20th Century Club and the United Way of Licking County have supported Camp O'Bannon.
WOMEN IN POLITICS
Ohio Women In Government is among the organizations working to help more women get involved in politics by offering scholarships to students who take unpaid internships in state government.
Vice President-Elect Andrea Harless said for more information visit www.ohiowomeningovernment.com.
A NEW CONTRACT FOR COACH DAY
Ohio State Coach Ryan is staying in Columbus. Thursday, Ohio State announced that Day has agreed to a new 7-year contract valued at $12.5 million in total annual compensation, with a base salary of $2.5 million per year. The contract keeps Day on the Buckeyes sideline through the 2031 season.
CRIME STOPPERS
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a one thousand dollar reward for information leading to an arrest in a theft from a restaurant in Newark. According to police, on Tuesday, December 31, someone broke into Sonny’s Pizza and Subs on West Main Street and stole and undisclosed amount of cash and a safe. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
NFD PROMOTIONAL CEREMONIES
The Newark Division of Fire will host two Promotional Swearing In Ceremonies on Monday. Lieutenant Brandon Turner will be promoted to Captain and firefighter/paramedic Andrew Smith will be promoted to Lieutenant. The ceremonies will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station #1 on South Fourth Street in downtown Newark.
EVANS TRAIL CLOSURE
The TJ Evans Trail between Cherry Valley Road and Raccoon Creek crossing will closed Monday and will remain closed for approximately three months so crews can repair the slope at Raccoon Creek – Cherry Bend Slope Repair
LAST SUPER LOAD
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that the 37th and final super load left from Adams County this morning bound for the Intel site in New Albany. The pipe rack weighing over 366-thousand pounds is expected to reach its destination sometime on Sunday.
AN INCREASE IN UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
Ohioans filed 7,553 initial unemployment claims last week, and that was roughly 300 more than the previous week, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.